Archiving Policy

 

1. Digital Preservation Commitment

IJERBDS maintains a secure and stable digital archive of all published articles to ensure continued access over time. The journal adopts recognized digital preservation strategies to safeguard content against data loss, technical failure, or platform changes.

2. Institutional and Repository Archiving

All published articles may be stored and preserved in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Academic and research databases
  • Digital libraries and indexing platforms

This ensures wider dissemination and long-term accessibility of the journal’s content.

3. Author Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are permitted to archive and share their work without restriction. They may deposit:

  • The final published version of the article
  • Preprints and accepted manuscripts

in personal websites, institutional repositories, or subject-specific archives, provided that proper citation to the original publication in IJERBDS is included.

4. Open Access and Permanent Availability

As an open-access journal, IJERBDS ensures that all published content is freely available to readers without any embargo period. Articles are preserved in their final published form and remain accessible indefinitely.

5. Backup and Data Security

The journal maintains regular backups of all published content to prevent accidental data loss. Multiple storage mechanisms may be used to ensure redundancy and reliability of archived materials.

6. Version Control and Integrity

The journal ensures that:

  • The final published version of each article remains unchanged
  • Any corrections, updates, or retractions are clearly documented
  • The integrity and authenticity of the scholarly record are preserved

7. Indexing and Visibility

Archived articles are made available through indexing services and databases to enhance discoverability, citation, and academic impact.

8. Long-Term Accessibility

IJERBDS is dedicated to maintaining access to its content even in the event of:

  • Website changes or migration
  • Technical disruptions
  • Organizational transitions

Appropriate measures are taken to ensure continuity of access.